Best Economy Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 2,237 Economy games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Economy game rankings were last updated on 11/29/2024.
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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Economy Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 779,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 760,900 positive reviews and 19,083 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
2. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,731 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.65 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 161,859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,876 positive reviews and 4,983 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
4. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,514 positive reviews and 1,384 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
5. House Flipper
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
House Flipper has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,460 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,248 positive reviews and 5,212 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 5/17/2018 |
| Franchise | Frozen District |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 613100 |
6. Sticky Business
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!
Sticky Business has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,009 positive reviews and 243 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.69 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.69 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Assemble Entertainment |
| Developer | Spellgarden Games |
| Publisher | Assemble Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2303350 |
7. Wingspan
Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.
Wingspan has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,539 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,000 positive reviews and 539 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Monster Couch |
| Developer | Monster Couch |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1054490 |
8. Kingdoms and Castles
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,644 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,718 positive reviews and 1,926 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2017 |
| Franchise | Lion Shield Studios |
| Developer | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Publisher | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 569480 |
9. STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator
Simulator of an 80s Japanese stock market businessman. Chill, catch a retro vibe and watch your profits grow in the text-based game STONKS-9800.
STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,120 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Ternox Games |
| Developer | TERNOX |
| Publisher | TERNOX |
| Steam App Id | 1539140 |
10. Weed Shop 3
BUILD YOUR VIRTUAL WEED EMPIRE: Grow the hottest strains & crossbreed new ones, roll your own Blunts, sell Bongs, hire Growers, make Solventless Concentrates, handle Rival Dealers, befriend Influencers, smoke Dabs, ride a Dolphin, and More! WELCOME TO WEED SHOP 3!
Weed Shop 3 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Economy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,614 positive reviews and 210 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2022 |
| Franchise | Weed Shop The Game |
| Developer | Weed Games |
| Publisher | Weed Games |
| Steam App Id | 1182110 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Economy games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 13,248 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,026 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $3.65 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,247 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,522 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,342 | 5/17/2018 | 93 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 7/17/2023 | 92 | $6.69 | Steam Charts | |
| 681 | 9/17/2020 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 405 | 7/20/2017 | 91 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 7/17/2023 | 91 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 77 | 4/21/2022 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). House Flipper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Sticky Business on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Wingspan on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Kingdoms and Castles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Weed Shop 3 on Steam. Steam Store.